What Happens to Your Body in a Car Crash?
In a car crash, your car stops suddenly but your body keeps moving until a seat belt, airbag or part of the car stops it. Your brain, organs and spine are thrown forward and back in a fraction of a second. That force can cause injuries you feel right away, and others that only show […]
How Long Does a Car Insurance Claim Take in California?
Reviewed by Adrianos Facchetti, Esq., California State Bar No. 243213. How long does a car insurance claim take? In California, there’s no single answer. A simple property-damage claim may wrap up fairly quickly, while an injury claim can take much longer, especially if treatment is ongoing or fault is disputed. What California law does set […]
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Claim Injury in California?
In the majority of car accidents that occur in California, your statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury in which to file your personal injury lawsuit. However, that does not mean you should wait until two years after an injury before filing your claim. The notice provisions contained in your […]
How to File an Insurance Claim Against the Other Driver in California
Reviewed by Adrianos Facchetti, Esq. California State Bar No. 243213. This article was reviewed for legal accuracy and general informational value. In case the crash happened due to another driver, it is normally possible to file a claim against his liability insurer in California. You contact the insurer either by phone or via their website, […]
How to Tell Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident in California
Reviewed by Adrianos Facchetti, Esq. California State Bar No. 243213. This article was reviewed for legal accuracy and general informational value. You can verify this attorney’s license status through the California State Bar attorney search. How to Tell Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident Fault in a California car accident is usually determined […]
What Is Considered Reckless Driving in California?
Reviewed by Adrianos Facchetti, Esq. California State Bar No. 243213 This article was reviewed for legal accuracy and general informational value. You can verify this attorney’s license status through the California State Bar attorney search. What Is Considered Reckless Driving in California? Under California law, reckless driving means operating a vehicle with willful or wanton […]
I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident. Who Do I Sue in California?
Reviewed by Adrianos Facchetti, Esq. California State Bar No. 243213 This article was reviewed for legal accuracy and general informational value. You can verify this attorney’s license status through the California State Bar attorney search. If you were a passenger in a car accident, you may have a claim against the driver you were riding […]
Is a Hit and Run a Felony in California?
Somebody hit you and ran. Or maybe they dinged your parked car and drove off without leaving a note. You’re standing there trying to figure out what just happened and what you’re supposed to do about it. One of the first questions people ask is, is it a crime to leave the scene of an […]
What Does Overdriving Your Headlights at Night Mean?
Most drivers have heard the phrase “overdrive your headlights” but are not entirely sure what it means. It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is straightforward. And understanding it could genuinely keep you safer the next time you are driving after dark. What Does It Mean to Overdrive Your Headlights? Overdriving your headlights means […]
What Happens If You Have No Insurance But the Other Driver Was at Fault?
You were hit by another driver. You know it was their fault. But you don’t have car insurance. Now you’re worried you can’t recover anything for your injuries and damages. The truth is more complicated than that. Being uninsured doesn’t automatically mean you have no claim. But California law does create some real limits on […]
